The goods and commodities shaping global trade
The world has been transformed by international trade.
Networks moving raw materials and goods around the globe have helped make our lives more convenient, more diverse and more interconnected.
So what are the goods and commodities shaping the patterns of global trade, and who is trading with whom? From copper to cocoa, oil and cars, here are some of the important numbers.
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